Busy Bees Summer Camp
Busy Bees FAQ
Children must be toilet trained to attend the Busy Bees summer program.
- Drop off and Pick up
- Late Pickup Policy & Fees
- What to Bring Daily
- Rest Time
- Medication
- Sample of Busy Bees Summer Camp Schedule
Drop off and Pick up
Morning
To ease traffic congestion and expedite the drop off process as well as to limit the number of people in the building, you will drop off your child in our valet drop off each morning. Drop is between 8:25 am and 8:50 am. Should you arrive after 8:50, you will need to park and escort your child into the building. The drop off point will be in the half circle where the main entrance is located.
Afternoon
Each afternoon we plan to host pick up at our outdoor play area, please plan to park your car and sign out between 4:15 and 4:30pm. Should you arrive before we transition the children outside please go to your child’s camp room and sign them out. In the event of inclement weather, we will hold pick up in our camp rooms.
Late Pickup Policy & Fees
Busy Bees ends promptly at 4:30PM and all campers must be signed out of the program by this time unless they are enrolled in ECC Aftercare. We do understand that things come up, so we have a 5-minute courtesy window for sign out. If you are running late, please call the main office at 860-561-8160 so staff can make personal arrangements and we can help your child manage their expectations.
Late Pickup Fees
$10 charge – pickup between 4:35PM – 4:45PM
$20 charge – pickup between 4:45PM – 4:55PM
Families signing out after 4:55PM are subject to removal from the program without refund. Late fees payment must be made at the time of pick up.
There will be no exceptions or warnings. If you are late for ANY reason, there will be a charge. This No Exception policy makes it easier for us to apply the late policy consistently and fairly. If this becomes a frequent problem, we reserve the right to dismiss a family from the program.
What to Bring Daily
- Water bottle - Water fountains are not available but water bottles will be refilled by staff as needed.
- Outdoor/Water Play – Please bring a beach towel, swimsuit, and change of clothes (including socks and shoes) every day.
- Dress for the weather - We will be spending time outside every day (weather permitting). Summer weather can be unpredictable, so please dress your child in clothing & shoes appropriate for outdoor play including a raincoat if necessary
- Lunch & Two (2) Snacks - Please send your child to camp with a lunch and 2 snacks in an insulated lunch box (with an ice pack if needed). We are unable to warm up food or provide refrigeration. Cheese pizza is available for lunch every Friday but you are welcome to send a packed lunch that day.
- Sunscreen - Please put sunscreen on your child and send a labeled bottle of sunscreen in daily AS WE WILL BE OUTDOORS FOR ACTIVITES.
- WE ARE A NUT FREE ENVIRONMENT! Please do not send any nut products in with your child’s lunch or snack.
- Comfort Items – Please send in a clean blanket and pillow at the beginning of the week. It will be returned on Friday at the end of the camp session. Please DO NOT send in any treasured/valuable items.
- Please clearly label EVERYTHING and inform us of missing items promptly. We are not responsible for missing items but will try hard to reunite you with them.
Rest Time
Medication
Sample of Busy Bees Summer Camp Schedule
Time | |
---|---|
8:30 – 9:00 |
Arrival (Valet Drop Off) |
8:30 - 9:00 |
Centers/Stations |
9:00 - 9:30 |
Morning Circle/Story Time |
9:30 – 10:00 |
Arts and Crafts |
10:00 -10:30 |
Snack |
10:30 -11:45 |
Outdoor Water Play (Weather Permitting) or Indoor Play |
11:45 - 12:30 |
Lunch |
12:30 - 1:30 |
Rest Time |
1:30 - 2:30 |
Craft/Activity/Gym* |
2:30 - 3:00 |
Snack |
3:00- 3:30 |
Centers/Stations, Outdoor Play or Nature Walk (Weather Permitting) |
3:30 – 4:30 |
Dance Party or Outdoor Play (Weather Permitting) |
Mini Busy Bees FAQ
What to Bring Daily
- Water bottle - Water fountains are not available but water bottles will be refilled by staff as needed.
- Diapers & Wipes - Please bring enough diapers and wipes for the week.
- Outdoor/Water Play – Please bring a beach towel, swimsuit, and change of clothes (including socks and shoes) every day.
- Dress for the weather -We will be spending time outside every day (weather permitting). Summer weather can be unpredictable, so please dress your child in clothing & shoes appropriate for outdoor play including a raincoat if necessary.
- Lunch & One (1) Snack - Please send your child to camp with a lunch and 1 snack in an insulated lunch box (with an ice pack if needed). We are unable to warm up food or provide refrigeration. Cheese pizza is available for lunch every Friday but you are welcome to send a packed lunch that day.
- Sunscreen - Please put sunscreen on your child and send a labeled bottle of sunscreen in daily AS WE WILL BE OUTDOORS FOR ACTIVITES.
- WE ARE A NUT FREE ENVIRONMENT! Please do not send any nut products in with your child’s lunch or snack.
- Please clearly label EVERYTHING and inform us of missing items promptly. We are not responsible for missing items but will try hard to reunite you with them.
Medication
Late Pickup Policy & Fees
Mini Busy Bees ends promptly at 12:30PM and all campers must be signed out of the program by this time unless they are enrolled in ECC Aftercare. We do understand that things come up, so we have a 5-minute courtesy window for sign out. If you are running late, please call the main office at 860-561-8160 so staff can make personal arrangements and we can help your child manage their expectations.
Late Pickup Fees
$10 charge – pickup between 4:35PM – 4:45PM
$20 charge – pickup between 4:45PM – 4:55PM
Families signing out after 4:55PM are subject to removal from the program without refund. Late fees payment must be made at the time of pick up.
There will be no exceptions or warnings. If you are late for ANY reason, there will be a charge. This No Exception policy makes it easier for us to apply the late policy consistently and fairly. If this becomes a frequent problem, we reserve the right to dismiss a family from the program.